The W
June 7, 2009 - birthdaybritney.jpg
Views: 179011056
Main | FAQ | Search: Y! / G | Calendar | Color chart | Log in for more!
28.3.24 1016
The W - Music - SLCR #301: Nomadic Massive (November 10, 2017)
This thread has 6 referrals leading to it
Register and log in to post!
Thread rated: 8.33
Pages: 1
(154 newer) Next thread | Previous thread
User
Post (3 total)
KJames199
Scrapple
Moderator








Since: 10.12.01
From: #yqr

Since last post: 226 days
Last activity: 8 days
#1 Posted on | Instant Rating: 8.69
This was a delightful surprise. Years ago, we saw Nomadic Massive at the Regina Folk Festival. I knew nothing at all about them but they wound up stealing the show that night and you could make a solid case that they were the best of that year's whole festival. That was in 2013; as far as I know, this show was their first time back here. I didn't rush to get tickets - lots of concerts and lots of expenses left me thinking that I'd wait and see how I felt on the day. However, fate had other plans. The Prairie Dog had a pair of tickets to give away in a Facebook contest. They asked for comments on their post, so I posted "This is a comment." A day later, they PM'd me to let me know I'd won. I looked back at the contest, and saw that I was the only entrant. So thank you to Prairie Dog, and thank you especially to the Facebook algorithm that decided that I was the only person who needed to see that post.

When the day came, I really didn't feel like going. It's cold and icy here, and I was sleepy even though I'd had the day off and didn't do anything more strenuous than grocery shopping and getting a flu shot. As I dozed in front of the TV, I could easily have been talked out of going. But off we went.

We got to the Exchange and once seated, I got us some drinks, popcorn, and 50/50 tickets (didn't win). May as well contribute a little since we got in for free. The popcorn was tasty but I question its proclaimed status as the world's best.

The band hit the stage noting that though the crowd was small, we'd get rowdy. There were, unfortunately, not a ton of people there. Maybe 50 when the show started and not quite 100 at the peak, if I'm guessing. It's a real shame; if people don't come out, the bands won't come back (said the guy who didn't pay to be there). That said, it did seem like the people who were there were determined to make up the difference, with lots of people leaving their seats to go dance at the front of the stage. Some good participation - crowds at Folk Festival-promoted shows (or just shows here in general) sometimes tend to be on the reserved side.

Nomadic Massive bring high-energy rap out of Montréal in multiple languages. You should check that out if it sounds like your thing. Or maybe even if it doesn't? I mean, that's not something I listen to much, but I possibly should, since this was fantastic.

I'm not very familiar with Nomadic Massive so if you want to know what they played, I'm not your guy. I recognized one song and it wasn't even their own - there was a bit of The Choice is Yours by Black Sheep (which I very much appreciated - that album was one of my Grade 10 favourites). They also did part of Alright by Kendrick Lamar but I wouldn't even have picked up on that if Mika hadn't told me. You don't read these for informed opinions.

I'll keep this one short since I have a big ol' review backlog again and because I don't know a thing about things anyway, but this was one of the best shows I've seen this year. Mika went one better, naming it her favourite this year. On the drive home, we talked about how neither of us really felt like spending the night out, but we both had a great time and were feeling energized when it was done. Apparently it was just what we needed.

I note, with some amusement, that my Apple Watch didn't consider the half-hour I spent shoveling snow earlier in the day to be exercise. It did, however, give me credit for butt-dancing in my chair at this show. This is either a testament to how much I enjoyed myself or the inherent unreliability of fitness trackers. I suppose it can be two things.
Promote this thread!
pieman
As young as
he feels








Since: 11.12.01
From: China, Maine

Since last post: 121 days
Last activity: 7 days
ICQ:  
#2 Posted on | Instant Rating: 7.62


    Originally posted by KJames199


    I note, with some amusement, that my Apple Watch didn't consider the half-hour I spent shoveling snow earlier in the day to be exercise. It did, however, give me credit for butt-dancing in my chair at this show. This is either a testament to how much I enjoyed myself or the inherent unreliability of fitness trackers. I suppose it can be two things.



Now that you are armed with information, you can butt dance while shoveling snow, right?



KJames199
Scrapple
Moderator








Since: 10.12.01
From: #yqr

Since last post: 226 days
Last activity: 8 days
#3 Posted on | Instant Rating: 8.69
    Originally posted by pieman
    Now that you are armed with information, you can butt dance while shoveling snow, right?
Well, butt dancing requires being seated. But I do have outdoor chairs that didn't get put away before the snow fell... will try it and report back.
Thread rated: 8.33
Pages: 1
Thread ahead: SLCR #303: Andy Shauf (November 18, 2017)
Next thread: iTunes Top Downloads -- November 26, 2017
Previous thread: SLCR #302: Headstones (November 17, 2017)
(154 newer) Next thread | Previous thread
iTunes Top Downloads -- July 23, 2017 This is a moment in time snapshot of the current top downloads from iTunes. We take a snapshot each week at the same time and post it here. To preview the songs, click on a link.
- The-W iTMS Affiliate, iTunes Top Downloads -- July 23, 2017 (2017)
Related threads: SLCR #300: David Myles (October 24, 2017) - SLCR #299: Martha Wainwright (October 22, 2017) - SLCR #298: Sarah Slean (October 14, 2017) - More...
The W - Music - SLCR #301: Nomadic Massive (November 10, 2017)Register and log in to post!

The W™ message board

ZimBoard
©2001-2024 Brothers Zim

This old hunk of junk rendered your page in 0.175 seconds.